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Audit: Thousands of dollars for Timpview football never deposited
Thousands of dollars raised by Timpview football was never deposited into school accounts, according to an audit...
For Sgt. Phillip Bassett and his family, it is never easy saying goodbye.
The Obama administration announced plans Friday to prevent the deportations of undocumented immigrants.
Intermountain introduces new state-of-the-art Life Flight helicopters
SALT LAKE CITY — William Duehlmeir, with Intermountain Medical Center's trauma program, knows the importance of getting an injured patient to the hospital as fast as possible. "Speed... Read more »
Jailed Orem plastic surgeon now facing malpractice lawsuit
An Orem plastic surgeon sentenced to jail for gagging his girlfriend in a closet is now facing a malpractice lawsuit over allegations he left one patient with deformities. Read more »
Marshal implements fire restrictions in Provo
PROVO — The first day of summer came with fire restrictions for residents of Provo. As of Wednesday, open burning within the city limits was restricted unless done in designated areas and target shooting was prohibited... Read more »
Highland approves $900K property tax increase
Residents took turns telling elected officials why they should vote against a proposed $900,000 property tax increase Tuesday night, but it didn't matter. Read more »
Provo makes improvements to State Street
PROVO — The city, in partnership with the Utah Department of Transportation, has built improvements to increase safety on south State Street. The project improvements include a 10-foot multi-use path; curb, gutter, and... Read more »
Police say DUI suspect slammed into liquor store wall, his own garage door
PROVO — Police had an easy time following a man whom they say was intoxicated and had just crashed into a cinder-block wall in front of the local liquor store. Detectives followed the marks left by his damaged car all the... Read more »
Alleged scrap metal thief sticks out to police
Police here had no problem spotting an alleged scrap metal thief Monday. They say his car stuck out — in more ways than one. Read more »
$900K property tax increase proposed in Highland
HIGHLAND — The City Council will decide Tuesday whether to raise property taxes by $900,000 to pay for road projects. The property tax hike is included in the city's 2012-13 budget. As proposed, $700,000 would go toward road... Read more »
FEC complaint accuses 2nd District candidate Chris Stewart of election fraud
Four former Republican candidates have accused 2nd Congressional District nominee Chris Stewart of election fraud in a federal complaint. Read more »
Utah attorney general GOP candidates Sean Reyes, John Swallow engaged in nasty battle
SALT LAKE CITY — The Republican campaigns for Utah attorney general have taken a nasty turn with just a week to go before the primary election. Candidates Sean Reyes and John Swallow are... Read more »
More early voters in Utah casting ballots by mail
SALT LAKE CITY — Election Day for Utah’s primary is still a week away, but election officials say the event is no longer a one-day activity. Voters have been casting their ballots... Read more »
Gov. Herbert calls special legislative session for Wednesday, liquor licenses on agenda
Utah lawmakers are reportedly about to be summoned back to Capitol Hill. Read more »
Wiley Canyon Fire in Utah County fully contained
Officials say they've got the Wiley Canyon Fire in Utah County 100 percent contained. Read more »
Toddler left in 110-degree vehicle prompts warnings about kids and cars
SALT LAKE CITY — Dixie Smith doesn't know for certain what prompted the five girls, two of them her own, to crawl into the trunk of her car on that hot August day in 1998. But she knows it took only a second for them to go... Read more »
Pleasant Grove residents will pay more for utilities
PLEASANT GROVE — Utility rates for residents are scheduled to increase, and the change will be reflected in July utility bills. In December of 2010, Pleasant Grove adopted a four-year utility rate increase plan to budget... Read more »
Lehi seeks stories of Geneva Steel workers
The city of Lehi is seeking stories of the men and women who worked at Geneva Steel, which closed in 2002. Read more »
Home sales up as housing market shows life
The price of homes is inching up across the state and some counties have seen significant increases in month over month sales. Read more »
Wildfire burning in Wiley Canyon near Eagle Mountain
EAGLE MOUNTAIN — A wildfire in Wiley Canyon on the west side of Lake Mountain continued to burn Sunday. The Wiley Fire has burned approximately 300 acres since it started about 7 a.m.... Read more »
Miss Davis County Kara Arnold claims Miss Utah 2012 title
Miss Davis County Kara Arnold will be putting medical school at the University of Utah on hold for a year, after walking away from the Miss Utah 2012 pageant Saturday night with a new crown and a... Read more »
Evolution, dinosaurs and faith: Navigating the world of discovery
In March, a foot fossil found in Ethiopia dated at 3.4 million years old was announced in the journal Nature. The fossil, scientists said, suggests a species of hominin that climbed in trees and... Read more »
Text of debate between Sen. Orrin Hatch, Dan Liljenquist on KSL's Doug Wright Show
Related: Audio, video clips: Sen. Orrin Hatch, Dan Liljenquist debate on KSL Radio Related: Hatch, Liljenquist trade heated barbs in morning debate Following is a transcript of a KSL Radio... Read more »
Obama acts to halt deportations, politics ensues
The Obama administration announced plans Friday to prevent the deportations of hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States illegally as children. Read more »
Gunfire possible cause of 150-acre fire near Utah Lake
PROVO — Crews responded Friday to a 150-acre fire on the west side of Utah Lake. Jason Curry of the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands said the fire started at 2:45 p.m. near mile marker 21 on Redwood Road. A portion... Read more »
Lifeguard saves drowning child at Seven Peaks
PROVO — A lifeguard saved a 6-year-old girl from drowning Friday at Seven Peaks Water Park. The lifeguard found the child under water, retrieved her from the water and performed CPR just before noon. When Provo... Read more »
Audio, video clips: Sen. Orrin Hatch, Dan Liljenquist debate on KSL Radio
Related: Text of debate between Sen. Orrin Hatch, Dan Liljenquist on KSL's Doug Wright Show Related: Hatch, Liljenquist trade heated barbs in morning debate SALT LAKE CITY — U.S. Senate... Read more »
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Audit: Thousands of dollars for Timpview football never deposited, laws and policies not followed
Thousands of dollars raised by Timpview football was never deposited into school accounts, according to an audit Wednesday. Read more »
Evolution, dinosaurs and faith: Navigating the world of discovery
In March, a foot fossil found in Ethiopia dated at 3.4 million years old was announced in the journal Nature. The fossil, scientists said, suggests a species of hominin that climbed in trees and... Read more »
Utah attorney general GOP candidates Sean Reyes, John Swallow engaged in nasty battle
SALT LAKE CITY — The Republican campaigns for Utah attorney general have taken a nasty turn with just a week to go before the primary election. Candidates Sean Reyes and John Swallow... Read more »
Text of debate between Sen. Orrin Hatch, Dan Liljenquist on KSL's Doug Wright Show
Related: Audio, video clips: Sen. Orrin Hatch, Dan Liljenquist debate on KSL Radio Related: Hatch, Liljenquist trade heated barbs in morning debate Following is a transcript of a KSL... Read more »
Highland approves $900K property tax increase
Residents took turns telling elected officials why they should vote against a proposed $900,000 property tax increase Tuesday night, but it didn't matter. Read more »
Alleged scrap metal thief sticks out to police
Police here had no problem spotting an alleged scrap metal thief Monday. They say his car stuck out — in more ways than one. Read more »
Toddler left in 110-degree vehicle prompts warnings about kids and cars
SALT LAKE CITY — Dixie Smith doesn't know for certain what prompted the five girls, two of them her own, to crawl into the trunk of her car on that hot August day in 1998. But she knows it took only a second for them to... Read more »
Miss Davis County Kara Arnold claims Miss Utah 2012 title
Miss Davis County Kara Arnold will be putting medical school at the University of Utah on hold for a year, after walking away from the Miss Utah 2012 pageant Saturday night with a new crown and a... Read more »
Audio, video clips: Sen. Orrin Hatch, Dan Liljenquist debate on KSL Radio
Related: Text of debate between Sen. Orrin Hatch, Dan Liljenquist on KSL's Doug Wright Show Related: Hatch, Liljenquist trade heated barbs in morning debate SALT LAKE CITY —... Read more »
2012 Summer Festivals around the state of Utah in June
Summer is in the air and cities and towns all around Utah are celebrating. Whether it's commemorating the birth of a town, city, the state of Utah or even this country, there is no shortage of... Read more »
Marshal implements fire restrictions in Provo
PROVO — The first day of summer came with fire restrictions for residents of Provo. As of Wednesday, open burning within the city limits was restricted unless done in designated areas and target shooting was prohibited... Read more »
Provo makes improvements to State Street
PROVO — The city, in partnership with the Utah Department of Transportation, has built improvements to increase safety on south State Street. The project improvements include a 10-foot multi-use path; curb, gutter, and... Read more »
Jailed Orem plastic surgeon now facing malpractice lawsuit
An Orem plastic surgeon sentenced to jail for gagging his girlfriend in a closet is now facing a malpractice lawsuit over allegations he left one patient with deformities. Read more »
Gov. Herbert calls special legislative session for Wednesday, liquor licenses on agenda
Utah lawmakers are reportedly about to be summoned back to Capitol Hill. Read more »
Obama acts to halt deportations, politics ensues
The Obama administration announced plans Friday to prevent the deportations of hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States illegally as children. Read more »
More early voters in Utah casting ballots by mail
SALT LAKE CITY — Election Day for Utah’s primary is still a week away, but election officials say the event is no longer a one-day activity. Voters have been casting their ballots... Read more »
Police say DUI suspect slammed into liquor store wall, his own garage door
PROVO — Police had an easy time following a man whom they say was intoxicated and had just crashed into a cinder-block wall in front of the local liquor store. Detectives followed the marks left by his damaged car all the... Read more »
FEC complaint accuses 2nd District candidate Chris Stewart of election fraud
Four former Republican candidates have accused 2nd Congressional District nominee Chris Stewart of election fraud in a federal complaint. Read more »
Home sales up as housing market shows life
The price of homes is inching up across the state and some counties have seen significant increases in month over month sales. Read more »
$900K property tax increase proposed in Highland
HIGHLAND — The City Council will decide Tuesday whether to raise property taxes by $900,000 to pay for road projects. The property tax hike is included in the city's 2012-13 budget. As proposed, $700,000 would go toward... Read more »
Intermountain introduces new state-of-the-art Life Flight helicopters
SALT LAKE CITY — William Duehlmeir, with Intermountain Medical Center's trauma program, knows the importance of getting an injured patient to the hospital as fast as possible. "Speed... Read more »
Live stream: Sen. Orrin Hatch, Dan Liljenquist debate on KSL's Doug Wright Show
Audio clips: Sen. Orrin Hatch and Dan Liljenquist debate on KSL Radio. SALT LAKE CITY — Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and challenger Dan Liljenquist, a former state lawmaker, are holding a debate this morning on KSL... Read more »
Wiley Canyon Fire in Utah County fully contained
Officials say they've got the Wiley Canyon Fire in Utah County 100 percent contained. Read more »
Orem residents face property tax increase to pay for UTOPIA
Orem is considering a property tax increase to help pay the city’s commitment to the Utah Telecommunication Open Infrastructure Agency — UTOPIA. Read more »
In vitro procedure weeds out genetic defects
The Kooymans' son died only 41 days after birth from an extremely rare disease called Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata or RCDP. Victims have numerous life-threatening disorders, including a... Read more »
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